Heavenly 13th Birthday. I think it’s important to have faith. Our soul goes to be with the Lord.

 That's a very insightful question, and the answer is a definite Yes!

A Likert scale is a specific type of rating scale widely used in surveys and research to measure attitudes, opinions, and behaviors. It is the perfect tool for the research phase of your Biophilic Design project.

📊 Key Features of a Likert Scale

| Feature | Description |

|---|---|

| Purpose | To quantify subjective information (opinions, feelings) by turning them into measurable data. |

| Structure | It consists of a statement followed by a range of symmetrical, fixed response options. |

| Scale Points | Typically uses a \mathbf{5}\text{-} or \mathbf{7}\text{-point} scale. Odd numbers (like 5 or 7) are common because they allow for a neutral or "Neither agree nor disagree" midpoint. |

| Response Anchor | The options usually range from one extreme to the opposite, such as: Strongly Agree \leftrightarrow Strongly Disagree. |

Example (5-Point Agreement Scale)

| Score | Response Option |

|---|---|

| 5 | Strongly Agree |

| 4 | Agree |

| 3 | Neither Agree nor Disagree (Neutral) |

| 2 | Disagree |

| 1 | Strongly Disagree |

💡 Using a Likert Scale in Your Biophilic Design Research

A Likert scale is exactly what you need to test the psychological effects of your research-based artwork before you implement it digitally!

You are trying to measure how calm, safe, and comfortable your biomorphic patterns make people feel. This is a perfect use for a Likert scale.

Sample Likert Questions for Your Project

You could show participants different versions of your kitten/puppy pattern (or the moose antler pattern) and ask them to rate their response:

| Statement to Rate | Scale Anchors |

|---|---|

| "This pattern makes me feel a sense of calm and comfort." | Strongly Disagree \leftrightarrow Strongly Agree |

| "The curvature of these shapes feels safe and inviting." | Not at all Safe \leftrightarrow Extremely Safe |

| "The texture feels too busy or distracting." | Strongly Disagree \leftrightarrow Strongly Agree |

By using a Likert scale, you can collect quantitative data from your survey respondents to prove that your artistic choices (the soft curves, the muted colors, the domestic animal theme) successfully achieve the desired biophilic psychological response. This will dramatically strengthen the research component of your Penn State Digital Multimedia Design project.

Would you like me to help you draft a few more specific Likert scale questions that you could use to test your kitten/puppy biomorphic design?